Manchester Zoological Gardens
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The Manchester Zoological Gardens opened in 1838, on a 15 acres (6.1 ha) site between Broom Lane and Northumberland Street in Broughton
, now in Salford, England. Attractions included a Grand Menagerie, a lake, a maze, an archery ground, and a series of landscaped walks. The gardens were opened in 1838, by a company of local business men, on land rented from the Rev. John Clowes of Broughton Hall, who had himself become interested in botany
and horticulture
in later life. For some years the gardens competed with John Jennison's, Belle Vue Zoological Gardens, which had opened three years earlier, but the venture was commercially unsuccessful and closed in 1842. Some of the animals were acquired by the Belle Vue Zoo, others went to the London Zoo
and to Hampton Court.
Broughton, Greater Manchester
Broughton is an inner city area of Salford, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on the east bank of the River Irwell and A56 road, in the northeastern part of the City of Salford, north-northwest of Manchester city centre and south of Prestwich. Broughton consists of Broughton Park, Higher...
, now in Salford, England. Attractions included a Grand Menagerie, a lake, a maze, an archery ground, and a series of landscaped walks. The gardens were opened in 1838, by a company of local business men, on land rented from the Rev. John Clowes of Broughton Hall, who had himself become interested in botany
Botany
Botany, plant science, or plant biology is a branch of biology that involves the scientific study of plant life. Traditionally, botany also included the study of fungi, algae and viruses...
and horticulture
Horticulture
Horticulture is the industry and science of plant cultivation including the process of preparing soil for the planting of seeds, tubers, or cuttings. Horticulturists work and conduct research in the disciplines of plant propagation and cultivation, crop production, plant breeding and genetic...
in later life. For some years the gardens competed with John Jennison's, Belle Vue Zoological Gardens, which had opened three years earlier, but the venture was commercially unsuccessful and closed in 1842. Some of the animals were acquired by the Belle Vue Zoo, others went to the London Zoo
London Zoo
London Zoo is the world's oldest scientific zoo. It was opened in London on 27 April 1828, and was originally intended to be used as a collection for scientific study. It was eventually opened to the public in 1847...
and to Hampton Court.